From: IN%" IRTRAD-L@irlearn. ucd. ie" 11 Irish Traditional Music List" 2-MAR-1993 12: 21: 00. 71 To: IN%" IRTRAD-L@irlearn. ucd. ie" 11 Mul tiple Recipients of" CC: SUbj: Issue No. 3 of IRTRAD Irish Traditional Music Newsletter 2 March 1993 Issue No. 3 IRTRAD Topics for March: 1. Editorial: Call for More Contributions [1-25] 2. Tionol Ceoil na Rinne 5-7 March 1993 [1-42] 3. Seminar at QUB on Traditional Fiddling in County Antrim 11 March 1993 [1-20] 4. Diary of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann events for 1993 [1-61] 5. Reviews of Four Recently Released Recordings [1-110] Sources for Recordings and Publications Reviewed in IRTRAD [1-41] 6. A Series of Information Leaflets on Irish Traditional Music [1-130] 7. Request for Program Guide [1-27] 8. Preserving Old Recordings [1-17] 9. Seeking info. on Breton harpist [1-27] 10. Hornpipes played as Reels [1-24] Send contributions to IRTRAD-L@IRLEARN or [email protected] Back issues, editors, names of subscribers, subscribing etc.: see End CALL FOR MORE CONTRIBUTIONS It was always our intention that IRTRAD would have an international dimension to it rather than focus solely on Irish traditional music in Ireland. So please exercise those fingers and get those contributions coming in. * Tell us about Irish traditional music in your area - upcoming events e.g. lectures, workshops, recitals, concerts, traditional music weekends, summer schools, eigses, tionols, fleadhs etc. [well in advance please] - clubs, societies, organisations - session venues * Let us know about new recordings/publications, or indeed anything which you feel would be of interest to subscribers, which we mightn't be aware of * Suggest discussion topics * Calling all researchers/fieldworkers out there. We would particularly like to hear from you about your work and areas of interest. * Articles on any aspect of Irish traditional music would also be very welcome Keep US informed so that we can keep YOU informed. Page: 21 Tionol Ceoil na Rinne 5-7 Marta 1993 This is the 4th annual music festival in the Waterford gaeltacht of Ring. The event is based usually around piping, but this year there is a strong sean-nos presence as well. Programme for the weekend is as follows: D hAoine 5 Marta Friday 5th March 8.30 Oscailt Oifigiul Official Opening 9.00 Leacht- "Amhrain na Dise" Lecture "Songs of the Dise" le hEibhlin U Dhonnhadha le hAmhrnaithe Aitiula i laithair with local singers in the i Halla De Hindeberg, Rinn 0 gCuanach Hindeberg Hall, Ring. De Sathairn 6 Marta Saturday 6th March 10.00-12.30 Ranganna Piobaireachta Piping classes with..... le Jimmy 0' Brien-Moran, Robbie Hannon, In the National School. Michel 0 Briain agus Alain Froment. i Scoil Naisiunta na Rinne. 12.00-2.00 Ceardlann Sean-Nos le Sean-Nos workshop in Aine Ui Cheallaigh i Scoil Naisiunta. National School. 7. 30 Coirm Cheoil an Tionoil i Halla Concert in the Hindeberg Hall De Hi ndeberg. with...... Amhranaithe: Aine Ui Cheallaigh, Entry 3. 00 or 1. 00 Se an Mac Craith, Lillis 0 Laoire, Brian 0 Domhnaill, Padraig 0 Cearbhaill, Mairead Ni Oistin, Eibhlis N Shuilleabhain, Eibhlin Ni Cheatharnaigh, Paid Mac Gearailt, Maire Bn. Ui Dhroighnein, Meat Joe Shmais o Fatharta, Sean 'ac Dhonnacha. Piobair: Jimmy 0' Brien-Moran, Robbie Hannon, Micheal 0 Briain, agus scoth na gceoltoir Ai tiula. Cead isteach 3. 00 agus 1. 00 De Domnhaigh 7 Marta Sunday 7th March 12.00 Teacht le Cheile i Halla "coming together" in Hindeberg Hall Hindeberg Hall with music and songs. Information from (058) 46407, 46201, 46235. Date: Mon, 15 Feb 93 15:09 GMT From: GERRY MULVENNA <[email protected]> To: IRTRAD-L@IRLEARN Subject: Belfast Seminar: Traditional fiddling in County Antrim I thought I would pass on details about one of the seminars in the Institute of Irish Studies' Spring Semester Programme at the Queen's University of Belfast. On Thursday 11 March 1993 at 4pm Ms Maebh McKeon will be giving a seminar on Traditional Fiddling in Country Antrim. This will take place in the Institute at 8 Fitzwilliam Street, Belfast. Further details may be obtained from the Secretary by phoning Page: 22 Belfast 245133 extension 3386. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend these seminars and admission is free. All the best Gerry Mulvenna ([email protected]) Belfast, Ireland COMHALTAS CEOLTOIRI EIREANN DIALANN Diary of Events 1993 March 19/21 Fleadh na nGael Castlerea 20 Ceol an Gheimhridh Castlerea 11 Tionol Cheoil na Breataine Princethorpe College 11/12 Roscommon Fleadh Ballinlough 18 Northern Region Fleadh Liverpool 24/25 Leitrim Fleadh Drumsna 25 London Regional Fleadh East London May 7/9 Cork Fleadh Blarney 7/9 Dublin Fleadh 7/9 Mayo Fleadh Claremorris 8/9 Donegal Fleadh 9 Midland Regional Fleadh Nottingham 9 Offaly Fleadh 14/16 Kilkenny Fleadh Kells 14/16 Tipperary Fleadh Cahir Armagh Fleadh Keady 21/22 Antrim Fleadh Cushendall 21/23 Galway Fleadh Kilimor 22/23 Armagh Fleadh Meath Fleadh Enfield 23 Scottish Region Fleadh Glasgow Longford Fleadh Edgeworthstown 28/31 Fleadh Nua Ennis June 4/6 Sligo Fleadh Riverstown Derry Fleadh Bellaghy Limerick Fleadh Abbeyfeale Waterford Fleadh An Rinn 6 Cavan Fleadh Kilnaleck Wexford Fleadh Bannow Laois Fleadh Clonaslee Westmeath Fleadh Moate 12/13 Kildare Fleadh Allenwood Louth Fleadh 13 Fermanagh Fleadh Roslea 18/20 Clare Fleadh Corrafinne Fleadh Amhran agus Rince Ballycastle 25/27 Kerry Fleadh Miltown 26/27 Connacht Fleadh Westport 26/27 Tyrone Fleadh 26/27 Down Fleadh 27 All-Britain Fleadh St. Albans July 8/11 Munster Fleadh Ennistymon 16/18 Leinster Fleadh Kilkenny 23/25 Ulster Fleadh Page: 23 August 22/27 Scoil Eigse Clonmel 27/29 Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Clonmel October 29/31 Tionol Cheoil Culturlann na hEireann More information available from: Culturlann na hEireann, Belgrave Square, Monkstown, Co. Dublin Tel. 01-2800295 Fax: 01-2803759 Reviews of Four Recently Released Recordings. TITLE: The Better Match. MAIN PERFORMER/S: Parson's Hat. PUBLISHER Clo/ Iar-Connachta. NO. : CICD062 PRICE: N/A Parson's Hat consist of: Bri/d Ni/ Catha/in; Harp and Vocals. Janet Sutton; whistles Fred Johnston; Guitar, Vocals, Mandolin. Paul Wilkins; Accordion, whistles, keyboards, piano. This CD has 20 tracks comprising 71 mins, 11 secs. There are seven songs in Irish, six songs in English, and seven instrumentals. This recording, although using very traditional material falls very much in the "folk" category. The arrangments which are well carried out, remind me of the type of thing that was being done in the late sixties/early seventies. The instrumental line-up lacks any of the " mainstream " instruments of present-day traditional music. The musicianship is competent, and this recording might well serve as an introduction to those unfamiliar with Irish traditional music. To the seasoned enthusiast, almost all the tracks, and the way in which they are arranged are very familiar from many previous recordings. The English language songs are mostly Scots in origin, and there are three original compositions on the album. TITLE: Feado/ga Stalin 2 MAIN PERFORMER/S: Mary Bergin. PUBLISHER: Gael-linn. 26 Merrion Sq. Dublin 2 Ph. 01-767283 fax 01-767030 NO: CEFCD149 PRICE: N/A This CD has 15 tracks for 46 mins. 22 secs. Seven sets of reels, two sets of jigs, two slow airs, two sets of hornpipes, a set of polkas, and one short baroque piece combined with a reel. This is basically a solo tin whistle album, with backing in the form of Bouzouki, guitar, and bass guitar. On the baroque piece ( Rigadoun, J.P. Rameau) Mary Bergin is joined by the other two members of the group Dorda/n ( Kathleen Loughnane on Harp, and Deirdre Standu/n on fiddle ) with whom she recently released an album. Page: 24 This is a fine collection of dance tunes and slow airs, some of which are not at all well known, and which sound all the fresher for that. The playing is impeccable, and the backing sympathetic and in no way overbearing. There are whistles in different pitches used, 10 tracks are in E flat, two in D, two in B flat, and one in F. OTHER DETAI LS: Mary Bergin is joined on some tracks by: Joe McKennai Uillean pipes. Antoinette McKennai Harp AI~c Finni Bouzouki, guitar. Johnny MacDonaghi Bodhra/n. Tom Stephensi Guitar. Produced by Mary Bergin. Notes in Irish and English by Jackie Small. TITLE: Michael Coleman 1891-1945. Ireland's Most Influential Traditional Musicians of the 20th Century. MAIN PERFORMER/S: Michael Coleman. PUBLISHER: Gael-linn Vive Voce CEFCD 161. PRICE: N/A This is a double CD totalling 48 tracks and 2 hrs. 28 mins . 47 secs. Each of the 48 tracks represents a 78 rpm recording which has been remastered for this issue. The recordings span the years 1921-1936 and this recording is a must for all those seriously interested in traditional music. This set of recordings was originally issued as cassettes by Viva Voce, and the accompanying 100 page book about Coleman, was packaged with it. In the case of the present CD, the book is provided free with the recording, but is not packaged with it. The book, put together by Harry Brads haw, is a detailed and moving account of Coleman's life and times, and contains some interesting photos. A pity that for practical reasons it cannot be packaged with the CD. Harry Bradshaw, the man behind Viva Voce recordings, and a broadcaster with RTE, who has in the past has been responsible for the re-release of a host of important archive recordings was very justifiably awarded the 1992 award for "best research in the field of Recorded Folk or Ethnic Music" by the American Association for Recorded Sound Collections for this collection of Coleman's recordings.